When Walt Disney passed away on December 15, 1966, he left behind more than just a company bearing his name—he left a legacy of storytelling that had fundamentally changed American entertainment. As his brother Roy once remarked, Walt was the dreamer, while Roy handled the business. Without the dreamer at the helm, how would the … Continue reading The Shifting Magic: Examining Disney’s Storytelling Evolution in the Post-Walt Era
Disney Animation
Disney 11 – The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad 1949 Directed by Ben Sharpsteen, Jack Kinney, Clyde Geronimi, James Algar Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since it's the first Monday of the month, we're taking our regular break from my ongoing countdown of the 100 worst movies I've ever seen to cleanse our palates with … Continue reading Disney 11 – The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Disney 10 – Melody Time
Melody Time 1948 Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, and Jack Kinney Welcome back to Movie Monday! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our traditional break from exploring cinematic disasters to cleanse our palates with some classic Disney animation. Today, we're diving into one of Disney's lesser-known treasures: … Continue reading Disney 10 – Melody Time
Disney 09 – Fun and Fancy Free
Fun and Fancy Free 1947 Directed by Jack Kinney Welcome back, film fans, to another Movie Monday! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking a brief vacation from our ongoing exploration of cinema's greatest disasters to cleanse our cinematic palates with some classic Disney animation. And boy, do we need it … Continue reading Disney 09 – Fun and Fancy Free
Disney 08 – Make Mine Music
Make Mine Music 1946 Directed by Jack Kinney Welcome back, cinephiles, to another Movie Monday! Since it's the first Monday of the month, we're taking a breather from our usual parade of cinematic disasters to focus on a bit of Disney magic. Consider it a palette cleanser for your eyeballs. Today, we're diving into the … Continue reading Disney 08 – Make Mine Music
Disney 07 – The Three Caballeros
The Three Cabelleros 1944 Directed by Norman Ferguson Welcome back to Movie Monday, film fans! Since it's the first Monday of the month, we're taking a break from our usual parade of cinematic disasters to cleanse our palates with a bit of Disney magic. Today, we're diving into the technicolor fever dream that is 1944's … Continue reading Disney 07 – The Three Caballeros
Disney 06 – Saludos Amigos
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Most weeks have us working through a list of my 100 least favorite movies. But take a break from the worst of the worst on the first Monday of each month when we look at one … Continue reading Disney 06 – Saludos Amigos
Disney 05 – Bambi
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Most weeks have us working through a list of my 100 least favorite movies. But take a break from the worst of the worst on the first Monday of each month when we look at one … Continue reading Disney 05 – Bambi
Disney 04 – Dumbo
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Most weeks have us working through a list of my 100 least favorite movies. But take a break from the worst of the worst on the first Monday of each month when we look at one … Continue reading Disney 04 – Dumbo
Disney 03 – Fantasia
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Most weeks have us working through a list of my 100 least favorite movies. But take a break from the worst of the worst on the first Monday of each month when we look at one … Continue reading Disney 03 – Fantasia
The Confusing Middle 